Robert Knight
Craigsville,Virginia
Summary
Skilled Labor Worker with strong track record of success in maintenance, repair and general labor. Multitasks and works well in fast-paced, high-volume environments. Flexible work and shift schedule with expertise operating basic hand and power tools. Excellent work performance in individual and team roles.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Laborer
Blue Ridge Lumber
03.2024 - 07.2024
- stack and sort Lumber
- maintain a safe working area
- operate lumber equipment to cut/sort lumber
- work as a team to meet output goals
- also performed maintenance on equipment, green chain, plainer, and rip saw.
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Restocked lumber and building materials to maintain adequate supply for customers.
- Prepared materials for safe movement and shipment and used banding machine, clincher, stretch film, and crating.
- Maintained appearance of yard and racks by disposing of trash and debris and keeping stock organized.
- Adhered to safety rules and regulations when operating saws, forklifts and other equipment.
- Operated equipment while observing standard safety procedures.
- Maintained clean, orderly work environment free of hazards.
Truck Driver
Mckee Foods
03.2021 - 02.2024
- drive tractor trailers delivering little Debbie cakes
- unload trucks at delivery sites
- use time management skills to meet goals and arrive on time to delivery sites
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
- Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
- Documented mileage, deliveries, pickups, customer issues and damages.
- Inspected trucks and trailers before each trip to assess safety and identify maintenance concerns.
Truck Mechanic
Mckee Foods
03.2018 - 03.2021
- worked on tractor trailers
- inspected tractor trailers
- completed work orders on tractor trailers
- also welded landing legs on trailers
- replace cross members on trailers
- completed electrical work on trailers and trucks.
- Used knowledge to complete work orders.
- Diagnose problems with trucks and trailers.
- preformed alignments on trucks and trailers. replaced s cams, breaks, break chambers, airlines on trucks and trailers.
- Assessed equipment for damage, wear, battery life, and fluid levels.
- Performed preventive maintenance on diesel engines, preventing malfunctions.
- Used specialized tools and equipment to diagnose and repair issues with diesel engines.
- Ordered new parts for broken belts, hoses and filters, resupplying inventory.
- Changed faulty or damaged fuel injectors, air filters and spark plugs in diesel engines.
- Collaborated with other mechanics to inspect diesel engines for signs of damage.
- Welded and fabricated as needed
Truck Mechanic
Wal-Mart Distribution Center
03.2014 - 03.2018
- worked on tractor trailers
- inspected tractor trailers
- completed work orders on tractor trailers
- also welded landing legs on trailers
- replace cross members on trailers
- completed electrical work on trailers and trucks.
- Used knowledge to complete work orders.
- Diagnose problems with trucks and trailers.
- preformed alignments on trucks and trailers. replaced s cams, breaks, break chambers, airlines on trucks and trailers.
- Assessed equipment for damage, wear, battery life, and fluid levels.
- Performed preventive maintenance on diesel engines, preventing malfunctions.
- Used specialized tools and equipment to diagnose and repair issues with diesel engines.
- Ordered new parts for broken belts, hoses and filters, resupplying inventory.
- Changed faulty or damaged fuel injectors, air filters and spark plugs in diesel engines.
- Collaborated with other mechanics to inspect diesel engines for signs of damage.
- Welded and fabricated as needed
Warehouse Worker
Target Distribution
01.2010 - 03.2014
- worked in outbound department,
- worked in impound department as needed
- worked in depo as a POC.
Education
High School Diploma -
Buffalo Gap High School
Swoope, VA06-2007
Skills
- Loading and unloading frieght
- Knowledge of Hand and power tools
- Welding skills
- fabricating skills
- Knowledge of operating equipment
- collaborate well with others
- can successfully work independently
- strong work ethic, meets deadlines/ quotas
- basic knowledge of electrical
Timeline
Laborer
Blue Ridge Lumber
03.2024 - 07.2024
Truck Driver
Mckee Foods
03.2021 - 02.2024
Truck Mechanic
Mckee Foods
03.2018 - 03.2021
Truck Mechanic
Wal-Mart Distribution Center
03.2014 - 03.2018
Warehouse Worker
Target Distribution
01.2010 - 03.2014
High School Diploma -
Buffalo Gap High School
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